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Compare bus and train for Glastonbury to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glastonbury to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł68, while a bus costs an average of zł92.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł68 Average price Cheapest | zł92 Average price | zł90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glastonbury to Gloucester:
A train is zł24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glastonbury to Gloucester costing on average zł92.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around zł68 compared to roughly zł90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł21. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glastonbury to Gloucester:
A train is zł24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glastonbury to Gloucester costing on average zł92.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glastonbury and Gloucester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Castle Cary station (CLC) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Glastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall) and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
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